LONDON, Jan 30 (KUNA) -- UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer concluded his historic visit to China, where he secured billions in export deals and investments, said a government statement late Friday.
According to 10 Downing Street, Starmer's visit to China, the first for a UK Prime Minister in eight years, secured GBP 2.2 billion in export deals, and around GBP 2.3 billion in market access wins, and hundreds of millions in investments.
Tariffs were also cut from 10 to five percent in market access, added the statement.
The Prime Minister said, "We are bringing stability, clarity and a long-term strategy to how we engage with China, so we can bring home the benefits for businesses and for working people. "Engaging with China, is how we secure growth for British businesses, support good jobs at home, and protect our national security," he added.
During the visit, China lifted sanctions on British MPs and peers, which included travel bans and other measures against several parliamentarians.
Starmer's visit garnered attention from US President Donald Trump who said that it was very dangerous for the UK to do business with China.
Starmer met during the visit with Chinese President Xi Jinping and other prominent Chinese figures.
Starmer also visited Shanghai during the visit aimed at "resetting" ties with China.
According to British statistics, China is the UK's third largest trading partner with UK exports to China supporting around 370,000 British jobs.
Accompanying Starmer during the visit were several leading executives and business personnel. (end) gta